The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in Hixson, TN

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The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors near Hixson, TN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Hixson, TN. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Sumit M. Patel
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates - Chattanooga

    725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sumit Patel is a board-certified pulmonologist at CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates, providing expert care to patients in Chattanooga, TN and Ringgold, GA. He is highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of pulmonary conditions, with a particular interest in interstitial lung disease and pulmonary embolisms.Dr. Patel's comprehensive training includes a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, residency at SUNY University at Buffalo, and fellowships in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, also at SUNY University at Buffalo. This extensive background allows him to provide leading-edge care for complex lung issues.Dr. Patel is committed to providing patient-centered care through shared decision-making and open communication. He is passionate about staying at the forefront of advancements in pulmonology, offering his patients the latest and most effective treatment options.Outside of his professional life, Dr. Patel enjoys watching movies, and spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Krish Bhadra
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

    725 Glenwood Dr, Suite E500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krish Bhadra is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bhadra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Bhadra is currently accepting new patients.

    J R. Headrick
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology

    CHI Memorial Chest And Lung Cancer Center

    2108 E Third St, Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rob Headrick is chief of thoracic surgery at CHI Memorial Rees Skillern Cancer Institute. He specializes in chest and lung cancer care. He is board certified in both general and thoracic surgery.Dr. Headrick is a Chattanooga native and returned to his hometown to provide thoracic surgical care. Dr. Headrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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    Harsha N. Shanthaveerappa
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Pulmonary And Sleep Institute

    5109 Brainerd Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Harsha Shantha is a pulmonologist/critical care medicine and sleep medicine physician. He has practiced Pulmonary, Critical care, and sleep medicine for 20 years. Dr. Shantha is board-certified in Sleep medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Sleep Medicine and is Chattanooga's leading sleep specialist known for his superior patient care. He is licensed to practice in TN. Dr. Shanthaveerappa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Oana Andreescu
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Memorial Primary Care And Sports Medicine Associates - Hixson

    2051 Hamill Rd, Suite 306, 
    Hixson, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oana Andreescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Andreescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Andreescu is currently accepting new patients.

    Mindi Hudson
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner

    CHI Memorial Community Health - Hixson

    3905 Hixson Pike, Suite 103, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mindi Hudson is a Nurse Practitioner in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ms. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Emphysema, Muscle Spasms, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Hudson is currently accepting new patients.

    Renea Jones
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Nurse Practitioner

    CHI Memorial Community Health - Hixson

    3905 Hixson Pike, Suite 103, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Renea Jones is a Nurse Practitioner in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ms. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Emphysema. Ms. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    John M. Craig
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Thoracic Surgery

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    2525 De Sales Ave, Suite 1009, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Craig completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School, training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Previously he completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis where he also completed his general surgery residency and received his medical degree. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Craig previously served as the surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

    725 Glenwood Dr, Suite E500, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Tucker is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Tucker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Emphysema. Dr. Tucker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noel Bergquist is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bergquist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Quraishi is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Quraishi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Lithotripsy.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Erlanger Health

    979 E 3rd St, Suite C735, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Martinez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Neurosarcoidosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste C735, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Upasana Bardhan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bardhan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Insight Health Corp

    1301 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Samuels is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Lung Nodules, Scoliosis, and Breast Infection.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Tipps is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Tipps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Plaza Radiology LLC

    1710 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Martin is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Plaza Radiology LLC

    1710 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Simms is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Simms is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, Blau Syndrome, and Chronic Granulomatous Disease.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Plaza Radiology LLC

    1710 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Nunes is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Nunes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Visceromegaly, Tenosynovitis, and Splenomegaly.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Plaza Radiology LLC

    1710 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avinash Sud is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, and Hepatic Hemangioma.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Plaza Radiology LLC

    1710 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Verville is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Verville is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Herniated Disk, Gallbladder Disease, and Chronic Granulomatous Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near Hixson, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Emphysema doctor near Hixson, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Emphysema doctors near Hixson, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Emphysema doctors near Hixson, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Emphysema doctor near Hixson, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Emphysema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Emphysema doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Emphysema doctor near Hixson, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Emphysema doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Emphysema doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Emphysema doctors near Hixson, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Emphysema doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Emphysema doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Emphysema doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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